Bear Creek Music & Art Festival
- Dates
- Expected November
- Status
- No word yet
- Venue
- Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 19, 2026
Bear Creek Music & Art Festival in Live Oak, FL is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Bear Creek Music & Art Festival?
The festival relocated to New Orleans in 2016 as Bear Creek Bayou Music Festival; no Florida edition has run since 2014 and no new edition has been announced.
Reported by Leeway's Home Grown Music Network, JazzTimes.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
Bear Creek was a boutique funk, jam, blues and soul festival held each November at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, prized for its wooded campgrounds, late-night jams and intimate scale. Its final edition ran in 2014; the 2015 festival was canceled and the event has not returned.
What people love
Attendees remember the festival grounds as among the best on the circuit, with short, shaded walks between stages and a strong late-night campground culture, and they rate the overall experience and funk-and-jam programming very highly.
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Bear Creek Music & Art Festival on Spotify.
Getting there
Nearest airport GNV.
How do I get to Bear Creek Music & Art Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Bear Creek Music & Art Festival. The nearest major airport is GNV, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Bear Creek Music & Art Festival?
Budget stays 2
6811 68th Terrace, Live Oak, FL 32060
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates6819 US 129, Live Oak, FL 32060
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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